2009-2010 - Bowie State University

General Policies
Academic Honesty and Dishonesty‐ Nursing students are expected to conform to a strict standard of
academic honesty. In addition to the Bowie State University Undergraduate Catalog, academic
dishonesty includes exhibiting unethical or illegal behaviors including falsification of documents.
Students are required to sign the Academic Honesty and Dishonesty form, which is placed in the
student’s academic folder in the nursing department. Students will be recommended for dismissal from
the nursing program when academic dishonesty is confirmed. Please refer to the BSU Undergraduate
Catalog for policies about academic dishonesty.
Communication Methods – The faculty and staff provide program and curriculum information through
the use of Bowie email accounts, Blackboard, and the Nursing Department web site. Students are
expected to review these electronic sources at least weekly. Technology is an integral part of the nursing
curriculum.
Financial Aid – Financial assistance at BSU is available through various sources. Opportunities are
available to students to receive funds if they meet the specified criteria. Personnel in the Financial Aid
Office will assist students in exploring financial assistance for which they may be eligible. The Financial
Aid Office is located in the Henry Building.
Governance – It is expected that students will participate in governance within the Department of
Nursing (DON) and in the University. The mechanism for participation in governance of the University is
through the BSU Student Government Association. The mechanism for participation in the governance
of the department of nursing is through the Student Nurses Association and student representation on
the DON Curriculum Committees. Input from students is encouraged and welcomed regarding the
courses and activities of the DON. It is therefore the responsibility of students to serve as
representatives to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. The Student Nurse Association will hold
elections annually, in the fall to select representatives to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
(UCC). The Student Nurse Association shall elect one student representative from each cohort admitted.
The Student Nurse Association shall have one vote through its collective student representatives.
Office Hours – The Department of Nursing Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. All faculty maintain office hours, which are listed on course syllabi. A listing of the office
hours for each faculty member is available for review in the nursing office, and also on the bulletin
board next to the office door of the faculty member.
Request for Leave of Absence – Students may request a leave of absence for personal or family medical
emergencies. Students requesting a leave of absence for medical emergencies must have official
documentation to support the request. The request must be made in writing 14 days prior to the start
of the intended leave. The student must also meet with their advisor regarding this request. The
approval for the leave request will be made by the Faculty Organization. Student progression in the
nursing program will be based on course availability.
Required Fees – Throughout the nursing program, students are required to pay for the following items:
• Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
• Criminal Background
• Urine Drug Screen
• Comprehensive Exit Exam
• Clinical and/or Campus Laboratory
308 2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog